Active Gun Licenses Suspended: Is Ghana Entering a New Era of Stricter Gun Control? |Matters Arising

The Interior Ministry has suspended active gun licence renewals and new applications as part of a nationwide reset of Ghana’s weapons ownership and control system. The move is intended to overhaul the arms registry, improve background checks, and strengthen monitoring of legally owned firearms. Authorities say the exercise will enhance public safety and ensure better traceability and compliance, as part of efforts to address gaps in the current licensing regime. A revised framework with stricter controls is expected once the review process is completed. #mattersarising